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Great Tonifying Decoction with Astragalus

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Great Tonifying Decoction with Astragalus,For women suffering from the “Seven Injuries,” characterized by bone marrow pain, tightness and fullness in the lower abdomen, a sallow or dark complexion, and inability to eat or drink; as well as various deficiencies, shortness of breath, and palpitations with restlessness.

Formulas Name : Great Tonifying Decoction with Astragalus

Chinese Name : 大补内黄耆汤

Drug Formulation

Astragalus 3 liang, Pinellia 3 liang (washed), Jujube 30 pieces, Angelica sinensis 2 liang, Rehmannia glutinosa 2 liang, Cinnamon bark 2 liang, Ginseng 2 liang, Poria 2 liang, Polygala tenuifolia 2 liang (core removed), Paeonia lactiflora 2 liang,Alisma 2 liang, Schisandra 2 liang, Ophiopogon 2 liang (cored), Atractylodes 2 liang, Licorice 2 liang (roasted), Dried Ginger 4 liang.

Source

*Qianjin Yi*, Volume 5.

Benefits

For women suffering from the “Seven Injuries,” characterized by bone marrow pain, tightness and fullness in the lower abdomen, a sallow or dark complexion, and inability to eat or drink; as well as various deficiencies, shortness of breath, and palpitations with restlessness.

Instructions for Use

Boil with 1.5 dou of water until reduced to 2 sheng; take 5 he per dose, three times daily.

Great Tonifying Decoction with Astragalus,*Qianjin Yi*, Volume 5.,For women suffering from the “Seven Injuries,” characterized by bone marrow pain, tightness and fullness in the lower abdomen, a sallow or dark complexion, and inability to eat or drink; as well as various deficiencies, shortness of breath, and palpitations with restlessness.

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